Meet the Doctors

Selecting the right dentist for your and your family’s needs requires careful consideration. Naturally, you want a dentist with the right skills. With Dr. AnneMarie Benage, you get more than just skills; you also get dedication to the finest dental practices and to the community.

Dr. Benage began her education at Cleburne High School in Cleburne, TX, where she was born and raised. From there, she attended Baylor University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. AnneMarie Benage continued her education at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. She graduated in the Top 10 of her class, received the Bernhard Gottlieb Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in Oral Pathology, and became an active member of the Odontological Honor Society.

Along with working to build a high-quality dental practice, Dr. Benage enjoys time with her husband and their four children. The Benages believe in placing God at the center of their lives and their dental practice. They feel grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Cleburne community.

Dr. Benage is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association and the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Benage has taken over 300 hours of continuing education in straight wire orthodontics and loves offering patients a beautiful, straight smile through braces or Invisalign. 

When choosing the right dental health care professional for your needs, it’s a comfort to know your choice is an experienced and dedicated professional. Dr. Benage prides himself in providing high quality care. The fact that he is a native Texan doesn’t hurt either.

Dr. Mark Benage is originally from Longview, TX, and received his education in the Lone Star State. He attended UTA, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, he completed dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, where he met his wife, Dr. AnneMarie Benage. He furthered his dental education with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency and continues his education by taking advanced continuing education courses focusing on implant dentistry, 3rd molar surgery, IV sedation, and periodontal surgery. He had the privilege to work with and learn from other dental professionals specializing in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

Dr. Benage is more than just a qualified dentist. He also has chosen to serve his community and country in the military. He spent seven years in the US Army, and later joined the Air Force. At Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Dr. Benage served as the emergency and IV sedation provider as well as the life-support chair for the hospital. Dr. Benage separated from the Air Force in July 2017 and moved back to his wife’s hometown of Cleburne, Texas. Dr. Benage provides wisdom teeth removal surgery under IV sedation and places implants. His patients do not have to worry about being referred out for their oral surgery needs.

In his free time, Dr. Mark Benage enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife strive to bring elements of their relaxed home life to their practice, and provide each patient with a friendly, relaxing environment while meeting their dental needs with precision.